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Game 79 Open Thread: Giants at Cardinals

San Francisco Giants at St. Louis Cardinals, Jun 30, 2009 8:15 PM EDT


Johnson Carpenter
7-5, 4.68 5-2, 1.78

Who knows what unknown defensive proclivities lurk in the heart of men? La Russa knows. I haven't done the research, but I can't imagine there have been many other seasons in which players with the collective experience in the infield of DeRosa and Thurston have been configured in this way. 

Speaking of which: Schumaker UZR update: the stat has got to admit he's getting better, and now not just because he can't get no worse. His UZR/150, which was -19.9 when last we checked, is now -15.8, bringing him within three runs of Dan Uggla in his quest to be second-worst. More impressively, his actual UZR is down from -8.2 to -7.6. 

I've come to the conclusion that it would probably be for the best if I stopped watching UZR in-season—that it is, as even its creator cautioned, not fit to judge such small sample sizes. But I can't stop.

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Tyler gets first start at 2B and thurston in LF, LaRussa’s at it again

by el_hombre on Jun 30, 2009 7:14 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Thurston in left

puzzles me. Not only am I confused as to why TLR didn’t put DeRo in left, but I also have a feeling that Thursty will be like Duncan in LF.

Welcome to Baseball Heaven.

by zoomzoomj88 on Jun 30, 2009 8:03 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Feed for those who can't watch

Out of town like me? Here ya go.

Password: meganfox

It’s showing ESPN now, but supposedly it’s going to show the game starting at 6:30 CST.

by mojowo11 on Jun 30, 2009 7:19 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Pregame show is on now

It’s the SF feed, but the video is pretty clear, so no complaints from me. Enjoy.

by mojowo11 on Jun 30, 2009 7:33 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

I just voted 25 times...

Just a reminder for you all to do the same, if you haven’t!

"There are three things in my life which I really love: God, my family, and baseball. The only problem - once baseball season starts, I change the order around a bit." ~Al Gallagher, 1971

go cards.

by thecoolalonzo on Jun 30, 2009 7:27 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

lol...yea.

Dr. No was a tempting candidate…
/GOBAMA!

"There are three things in my life which I really love: God, my family, and baseball. The only problem - once baseball season starts, I change the order around a bit." ~Al Gallagher, 1971

go cards.

by thecoolalonzo on Jun 30, 2009 7:56 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

maybe Ludwick will finally start hitting today

and why oh why is Thurston still on the damn team?

The Redbirds are of the highest priority to me... As it should be

by ANDYAK47 on Jun 30, 2009 7:57 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Ask TLR about Thursty

I think we’re all wondering…

Welcome to Baseball Heaven.

by zoomzoomj88 on Jun 30, 2009 8:04 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

he stinks on so many different levels

I mean he has been ok defensively as far as range I think? but he makes so many errors and his baserunning is atrocious and for a guy who is supposed to have speed he steals no bases

The Redbirds are of the highest priority to me... As it should be

by ANDYAK47 on Jun 30, 2009 8:06 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

he's defensively solid at second base

but hardly ever plays there. and outside of Albert, he’s actually one of our better hitters. he just doesn’t baserun that well.

by Cards Fan in Chitown on Jun 30, 2009 8:26 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

lies, it's all lies i tell ya! damn numbers & stats lie!

/i’m totally not the one to ask about why thursty is playing

It kind of sounds like he’s [Duncan] just running around like a puppy out there – full speed ahead in random directions. – BTown Birds Fan

by gdm426 on Jun 30, 2009 8:28 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Fan!?

He is the President of his fan club

Stat Whore

by FlimtotheFlam on Jun 30, 2009 8:40 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

i will always be the first to give him props when he does something good

no matter what

It kind of sounds like he’s [Duncan] just running around like a puppy out there – full speed ahead in random directions. – BTown Birds Fan

by gdm426 on Jun 30, 2009 8:40 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Nyjer Morgan is no longer a Pittsburgh Pirate...

Out long national nightmare is FINALLY over…

Trade

V, b.

by LukeMP1186 on Jun 30, 2009 8:04 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Hopefully Lastings Milledge

won’t become the new Morgan

Welcome to Baseball Heaven.

by zoomzoomj88 on Jun 30, 2009 8:05 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Wasn't he the one that hit the walkoff in the first (not as testicle-exploding) TESS last year?

The one where Worrell hit a HR in his first MLB AB?

"If on-base percentage is so important, then why don't they put it up on the scoreboard?" - Jeff Francouer

by jd is legend on Jun 30, 2009 8:07 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

no that was Elijah Dukes (me thinks)

the one who went all showey uppey on the ump, right?

* sarcasm might be involved in this comment

by mattyfrommo on Jun 30, 2009 8:09 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

You're right

"If on-base percentage is so important, then why don't they put it up on the scoreboard?" - Jeff Francouer

by jd is legend on Jun 30, 2009 8:12 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Good trade for the Pirates

Nyjer Morgan is supposedly the young Juan Pierre, which has caused everyone to forget that he’s almost 29.

by mojowo11 on Jun 30, 2009 8:06 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

weird trade

Hanrahan and Milledge could both still work out to be pretty good players, but Nyjer seems to be something of a proven entity. Or at least against the Cards. I really hope the Nats looked at his numbers against every team but STL before making that deal. At least the Nats now have a real top of the order now, but I liked Hanrahan.

by Expatcardfan on Jun 30, 2009 8:10 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Brian Barden, please

Can we please send Thurston down for him yet?

by Expatcardfan on Jun 30, 2009 8:16 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Is it bad that I HATE the idea

of Carpenter in the all star game?

"There are three things in my life which I really love: God, my family, and baseball. The only problem - once baseball season starts, I change the order around a bit." ~Al Gallagher, 1971

go cards.

by thecoolalonzo on Jun 30, 2009 8:16 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

the thought makes me want to puke

* sarcasm might be involved in this comment

by mattyfrommo on Jun 30, 2009 8:19 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

that was just too easy

man is he good. please, please, PLEASE stay healthy Carp

It kind of sounds like he’s [Duncan] just running around like a puppy out there – full speed ahead in random directions. – BTown Birds Fan

by gdm426 on Jun 30, 2009 8:17 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

apparently he doesn't chew his food

40 times before he swallows.

"There are three things in my life which I really love: God, my family, and baseball. The only problem - once baseball season starts, I change the order around a bit." ~Al Gallagher, 1971

go cards.

by thecoolalonzo on Jun 30, 2009 8:18 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

linky linky

It kind of sounds like he’s [Duncan] just running around like a puppy out there – full speed ahead in random directions. – BTown Birds Fan

by gdm426 on Jun 30, 2009 8:19 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Why is it always players like Rasmus, Luddy and Lohse

Meanwhile Thurston and Welley are healthy as a horse. Not that I wish them to be ill.

by TheBirds on Jun 30, 2009 8:22 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

it could be worse, mang...

"There are three things in my life which I really love: God, my family, and baseball. The only problem - once baseball season starts, I change the order around a bit." ~Al Gallagher, 1971

go cards.

by thecoolalonzo on Jun 30, 2009 8:22 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Grr, Sandoval

gotta admit he can hit.

by TheBirds on Jun 30, 2009 8:19 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

the story of the '09 season

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by gocards62 on Jun 30, 2009 8:23 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

son of a,,,,me & my big mouth

nice jinx jackass. f’in GDM

It kind of sounds like he’s [Duncan] just running around like a puppy out there – full speed ahead in random directions. – BTown Birds Fan

by gdm426 on Jun 30, 2009 8:20 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

How are they hitting these pitches?

ATG Carp is doing what Carp normally does

"If on-base percentage is so important, then why don't they put it up on the scoreboard?" - Jeff Francouer

by jd is legend on Jun 30, 2009 8:20 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

complete and utter luck

they are just throwing the bat at the ball, and finding holes. Not a single one has been even remotely well hit.

by dcfcblues on Jun 30, 2009 8:21 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

i'm young them him by a year & a half

It kind of sounds like he’s [Duncan] just running around like a puppy out there – full speed ahead in random directions. – BTown Birds Fan

by gdm426 on Jun 30, 2009 8:26 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

yeppers

It kind of sounds like he’s [Duncan] just running around like a puppy out there – full speed ahead in random directions. – BTown Birds Fan

by gdm426 on Jun 30, 2009 8:28 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

coolio

i’ll consider it a victory if i make it to that age

It kind of sounds like he’s [Duncan] just running around like a puppy out there – full speed ahead in random directions. – BTown Birds Fan

by gdm426 on Jun 30, 2009 8:32 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Libra

born in Roctober baby

It kind of sounds like he’s [Duncan] just running around like a puppy out there – full speed ahead in random directions. – BTown Birds Fan

by gdm426 on Jun 30, 2009 8:37 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

death by a thousand cuts

It kind of sounds like he’s [Duncan] just running around like a puppy out there – full speed ahead in random directions. – BTown Birds Fan

by gdm426 on Jun 30, 2009 8:24 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Hrabosky, you moron

they aren’t teeing off. These are complete bullshit hits.

by dcfcblues on Jun 30, 2009 8:24 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

i watched the CNSBA feed last night & they lost

i thought i’d give the FSNMW feed a try toight, and their luck is still bad. so i’m switching back. AL’s too much to take when they are losing

It kind of sounds like he’s [Duncan] just running around like a puppy out there – full speed ahead in random directions. – BTown Birds Fan

by gdm426 on Jun 30, 2009 8:26 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Yep

When we get scored on first, we lose.

That’s the story this year.

by dcfcblues on Jun 30, 2009 8:25 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Don't worry guys

this guy on the mound for SF sucks. Is he a rookie or something? I’ve never heard of him.

by dcfcblues on Jun 30, 2009 8:27 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

yea, what's his name?

horny weiner or something?

"There are three things in my life which I really love: God, my family, and baseball. The only problem - once baseball season starts, I change the order around a bit." ~Al Gallagher, 1971

go cards.

by thecoolalonzo on Jun 30, 2009 8:29 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Ankiel

must have had nightmares about facing this lefty…

Yadi swings and hits a high fly ball... Endy Chavez goes back, to the track, to the wall... ITS A GUNNER!! Yadi gives St. Louis the lead in the top of the ninth!

by Paulspike on Jun 30, 2009 8:29 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

7

That’s the number of times we’ve gone into an inning trailing this year and come out of that inning ahead

"If on-base percentage is so important, then why don't they put it up on the scoreboard?" - Jeff Francouer

by jd is legend on Jun 30, 2009 8:29 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Damn DeRosa

Ready for you to start doing your thang

"If on-base percentage is so important, then why don't they put it up on the scoreboard?" - Jeff Francouer

by jd is legend on Jun 30, 2009 8:30 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

damn those bastards to hell

It kind of sounds like he’s [Duncan] just running around like a puppy out there – full speed ahead in random directions. – BTown Birds Fan

by gdm426 on Jun 30, 2009 8:31 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

I hate the GOBs

"If on-base percentage is so important, then why don't they put it up on the scoreboard?" - Jeff Francouer

by jd is legend on Jun 30, 2009 8:31 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

is he still being paid by the cubs?

"There are three things in my life which I really love: God, my family, and baseball. The only problem - once baseball season starts, I change the order around a bit." ~Al Gallagher, 1971

go cards.

by thecoolalonzo on Jun 30, 2009 8:31 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Looks like

DeRosa has contracted Cardinal Disease…

It makes you impatient, anemic and blind!

Crap, go mang

Yadi swings and hits a high fly ball... Endy Chavez goes back, to the track, to the wall... ITS A GUNNER!! Yadi gives St. Louis the lead in the top of the ninth!

by Paulspike on Jun 30, 2009 8:30 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

after watching the top of the 1st

I just can’t f’ing believe our guys aren’t hitting when “their” guys are hitting nasty shit like that

by Walking Underwear on Jun 30, 2009 8:31 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

nope

i’m wrong. he’s pretty much right around his career average

by dcfcblues on Jun 30, 2009 8:33 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Carp vs. Johnson

I think this is the matchup we all have been waiting for.

by Expatcardfan on Jun 30, 2009 8:35 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Johnson wins

SHUT THE FUCK UP DAN AND AL.

by dcfcblues on Jun 30, 2009 8:35 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

wow

i had no idea johnson was 45

amazing

by prophetjohn on Jun 30, 2009 8:35 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

EFF!

"There are three things in my life which I really love: God, my family, and baseball. The only problem - once baseball season starts, I change the order around a bit." ~Al Gallagher, 1971

go cards.

by thecoolalonzo on Jun 30, 2009 8:35 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

our secret strategy is to

wear RJ out running the bases

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by gocards62 on Jun 30, 2009 8:36 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

just imagining TLR doing his best Bush

“It’s strategry”

"There are three things in my life which I really love: God, my family, and baseball. The only problem - once baseball season starts, I change the order around a bit." ~Al Gallagher, 1971

go cards.

by thecoolalonzo on Jun 30, 2009 8:38 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

holy crap

you know your team is in for a world of hurt when The Big Unit gets a hit off your ace

It kind of sounds like he’s [Duncan] just running around like a puppy out there – full speed ahead in random directions. – BTown Birds Fan

by gdm426 on Jun 30, 2009 8:36 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

San Fran feed

“The Giants have five hits the first time through the order; and there really haven’t been any cheap hits either!”

Uh…what game are you guys watching?

by mojowo11 on Jun 30, 2009 8:37 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

they are better than AL

Mike Krukow can be annoying at times, but when you compare him to AL, he’s not so bad

It kind of sounds like he’s [Duncan] just running around like a puppy out there – full speed ahead in random directions. – BTown Birds Fan

by gdm426 on Jun 30, 2009 8:39 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

AL Hrabosky

the lower case L looks like an upper case I to me so when typing AL’s name i use all upper case letters

It kind of sounds like he’s [Duncan] just running around like a puppy out there – full speed ahead in random directions. – BTown Birds Fan

by gdm426 on Jun 30, 2009 8:42 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

WHY IS THURSTON IN LEFT!

i feel like this needs to be repeated at least every inning by somebody

by Expatcardfan on Jun 30, 2009 8:37 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Ludwick will either...

…get out or not get out. I’m calling it.

VivaElBirdos...Scoring less, but more frequently since approximately 1903.

by redbirdnation8206 on Jun 30, 2009 8:39 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Bad call...

Yadi swings and hits a high fly ball... Endy Chavez goes back, to the track, to the wall... ITS A GUNNER!! Yadi gives St. Louis the lead in the top of the ninth!

by Paulspike on Jun 30, 2009 8:40 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Damn

you were right. Kudos!

Yadi swings and hits a high fly ball... Endy Chavez goes back, to the track, to the wall... ITS A GUNNER!! Yadi gives St. Louis the lead in the top of the ninth!

by Paulspike on Jun 30, 2009 8:41 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

god i hope you're right

otherwise i think it means the apocalypse

by Expatcardfan on Jun 30, 2009 8:40 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

I WAS RIGHT BOOM!

VivaElBirdos...Scoring less, but more frequently since approximately 1903.

by redbirdnation8206 on Jun 30, 2009 8:41 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Man I am dreading moving

I am trying to sell everything I can first before I move so I don’t have to move it

Stat Whore

by FlimtotheFlam on Jun 30, 2009 8:39 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

I just moved

I threw out a good 35% of my personal possessions.

by mojowo11 on Jun 30, 2009 8:42 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

I am selling everything of value over $50 that is bigger than I can carry by myself

I don’t want to have to put stuff in storage. Goodwill will get much from me soon

Stat Whore

by FlimtotheFlam on Jun 30, 2009 8:43 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

DoubleWick!!!!

It kind of sounds like he’s [Duncan] just running around like a puppy out there – full speed ahead in random directions. – BTown Birds Fan

by gdm426 on Jun 30, 2009 8:41 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

who was that masked man?

"No matter where you go, there you are" Buckeroo Bonzai Across the 8th Dimension

by sportsman on Jun 30, 2009 8:41 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

thats a start ludwick

build off that

Baseball's concept of athletes is all wrong. Batter cannot walk with 4 balls.

by The_teague on Jun 30, 2009 8:41 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

It's

Thatsastartwick

Yadi swings and hits a high fly ball... Endy Chavez goes back, to the track, to the wall... ITS A GUNNER!! Yadi gives St. Louis the lead in the top of the ninth!

by Paulspike on Jun 30, 2009 8:42 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

+1 Ludwick

VivaElBirdos...Scoring less, but more frequently since approximately 1903.

by redbirdnation8206 on Jun 30, 2009 8:41 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

SLICKWICK!

"There are three things in my life which I really love: God, my family, and baseball. The only problem - once baseball season starts, I change the order around a bit." ~Al Gallagher, 1971

go cards.

by thecoolalonzo on Jun 30, 2009 8:41 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

i'm confused

there seems to be a player wearing a cardinals uniform on base. did the giants run out of uniforms?

by rig99 on Jun 30, 2009 8:41 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

nah, that's just oquendo

he forgot his meds and doesn’t know where he is

by prophetjohn on Jun 30, 2009 8:42 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Good PA Luddy!

Saw a bunch of pitches, didn’t get overzealous with two strikes, smoked his pitch.

That’s what I’m talking about. I hope the rest of the team was watching.

"If on-base percentage is so important, then why don't they put it up on the scoreboard?" - Jeff Francouer

by jd is legend on Jun 30, 2009 8:42 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

unacceptable. insufficiently aggressive.

the truth can't hurt you, it's just like the dark/ it scares you witless, but in time you see things clear and stark -- macmanus

by tom s. on Jun 30, 2009 8:42 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Then our next two hitters make outs on the first pitch they see

"If on-base percentage is so important, then why don't they put it up on the scoreboard?" - Jeff Francouer

by jd is legend on Jun 30, 2009 8:43 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Ankiel.

is… … …

no comments

Yadi swings and hits a high fly ball... Endy Chavez goes back, to the track, to the wall... ITS A GUNNER!! Yadi gives St. Louis the lead in the top of the ninth!

by Paulspike on Jun 30, 2009 8:43 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

I glanced away.

I thought that was a bunt at first. My hand and wall are grateful for that replay FSN. It’s too early to hit anything.

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by azruavatar on Jun 30, 2009 8:42 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

rick-dick

to the rescue

"No matter where you go, there you are" Buckeroo Bonzai Across the 8th Dimension

by sportsman on Jun 30, 2009 8:43 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Automatic run when you pop the ball up right?

Future Redbirds - tracking Cardinal prospects for Cardinal Nation

by azruavatar on Jun 30, 2009 8:43 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

that's the infield fly rule, i think.

the truth can't hurt you, it's just like the dark/ it scares you witless, but in time you see things clear and stark -- macmanus

by tom s. on Jun 30, 2009 8:44 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Its the new rule

Yadi swings and hits a high fly ball... Endy Chavez goes back, to the track, to the wall... ITS A GUNNER!! Yadi gives St. Louis the lead in the top of the ninth!

by Paulspike on Jun 30, 2009 8:44 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Wouldn't we have broken the season scoring record this season if that were the case?

"If on-base percentage is so important, then why don't they put it up on the scoreboard?" - Jeff Francouer

by jd is legend on Jun 30, 2009 8:44 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

ah

if it were only so robohopper

"No matter where you go, there you are" Buckeroo Bonzai Across the 8th Dimension

by sportsman on Jun 30, 2009 8:44 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

at least he took a pitch

/oops.

 Rick and Thursty—swinging at the first pitch just like the sun comes up in the East and the Cubs choke.

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by gocards62 on Jun 30, 2009 8:44 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

lol

"There are three things in my life which I really love: God, my family, and baseball. The only problem - once baseball season starts, I change the order around a bit." ~Al Gallagher, 1971

go cards.

by thecoolalonzo on Jun 30, 2009 8:45 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

wait

rick is rick

or no?

by prophetjohn on Jun 30, 2009 8:46 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

ANK

I hope you and Dunc don’t play when Ras comes back

Baseball's concept of athletes is all wrong. Batter cannot walk with 4 balls.

by The_teague on Jun 30, 2009 8:43 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

come on Ank,,,,

T.Greene, just get on kid

It kind of sounds like he’s [Duncan] just running around like a puppy out there – full speed ahead in random directions. – BTown Birds Fan

by gdm426 on Jun 30, 2009 8:44 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

and still

sweeps the world series

by prophetjohn on Jun 30, 2009 8:45 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Fine by me

Yadi swings and hits a high fly ball... Endy Chavez goes back, to the track, to the wall... ITS A GUNNER!! Yadi gives St. Louis the lead in the top of the ninth!

by Paulspike on Jun 30, 2009 8:45 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

I hate it when Al

says that Oquendo is aggressive in sending runners. He is NOT aggressive. Not that I approve of Thurston’s baserunning.

born Dodger blue, now dyed Cardinals red

by totalloser on Jun 30, 2009 8:44 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

bs strike

"No matter where you go, there you are" Buckeroo Bonzai Across the 8th Dimension

by sportsman on Jun 30, 2009 8:45 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

moral victories

is that all we now have?

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by gocards62 on Jun 30, 2009 8:46 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

nah

we can also be happy for the other team. like last night when we were all cheering for a lincecum perfect game

by prophetjohn on Jun 30, 2009 8:47 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Tyler Greene needs to be sent back down

This kid is not ready for the major leagues at all

by dcfcblues on Jun 30, 2009 8:46 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

and do what then? dfa thursty and send down tyler?

that leaves us with ryan, skippy, and derosa in the infield.

the truth can't hurt you, it's just like the dark/ it scares you witless, but in time you see things clear and stark -- macmanus

by tom s. on Jun 30, 2009 8:47 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

holy hell Tyler

he was trying to walk you & you still struck out.

shiiiiiiiiiitttttttttttttt

It kind of sounds like he’s [Duncan] just running around like a puppy out there – full speed ahead in random directions. – BTown Birds Fan

by gdm426 on Jun 30, 2009 8:46 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Not ATG

Both the pitches he swung at were in the zone

"If on-base percentage is so important, then why don't they put it up on the scoreboard?" - Jeff Francouer

by jd is legend on Jun 30, 2009 8:46 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

yep last pitch was ball 4

It kind of sounds like he’s [Duncan] just running around like a puppy out there – full speed ahead in random directions. – BTown Birds Fan

by gdm426 on Jun 30, 2009 8:49 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

TGreene

could not even walk with the PITCHER hitting behind him. Oh well, baseball sucks. At least today

Yadi swings and hits a high fly ball... Endy Chavez goes back, to the track, to the wall... ITS A GUNNER!! Yadi gives St. Louis the lead in the top of the ninth!

by Paulspike on Jun 30, 2009 8:46 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

This team just does everything the exact wrong way.

Can’t even take advantage of a leadoff double.

by TheBirds on Jun 30, 2009 8:46 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

whoda thunk it

before the season started some people were saying we’d have one of the top outfields in the league… end up having possibly the worst

by rig99 on Jun 30, 2009 8:46 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Tyler Greene has no plate discipline...

No plate vision, and no ability to hit major league pitchers…I really don’t like seeing him or Thurston starting for this team…

“You know Teague, it really is” – AL

Baseball's concept of athletes is all wrong. Batter cannot walk with 4 balls.

by The_teague on Jun 30, 2009 8:47 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

what he needs...

1. exersise
2. dissurprin
3.affection

"There are three things in my life which I really love: God, my family, and baseball. The only problem - once baseball season starts, I change the order around a bit." ~Al Gallagher, 1971

go cards.

by thecoolalonzo on Jun 30, 2009 8:48 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

I'm flabberghasted when you say things like this.

Baseball's concept of athletes is all wrong. Batter cannot walk with 4 balls.

by The_teague on Jun 30, 2009 8:49 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

he also has a bad swing

hips and hands out of sync so he has to kind of swat at the ball
like kennedy, his basic swing sucks

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by sportsman on Jun 30, 2009 8:49 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

ok, so we take a mulligan

kg back to padres
our pitchers back here
we give rj his the extra 2 million
we are better

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by sportsman on Jun 30, 2009 8:47 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

But he'd be on the west coast

……..of the Mississippi!

"If on-base percentage is so important, then why don't they put it up on the scoreboard?" - Jeff Francouer

by jd is legend on Jun 30, 2009 8:49 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

we would have to over pay by like $4million just to get him

It kind of sounds like he’s [Duncan] just running around like a puppy out there – full speed ahead in random directions. – BTown Birds Fan

by gdm426 on Jun 30, 2009 8:50 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

I was looking at Rick Ankiels BR page

Guess who is his current #1 comment for batting? Chris Duncan

Stat Whore

by FlimtotheFlam on Jun 30, 2009 8:47 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

arghhh

comparable batter

Stat Whore

by FlimtotheFlam on Jun 30, 2009 8:48 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

It fits

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by redbirdnation8206 on Jun 30, 2009 8:53 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

I feel about the same way for some reason

But last night was too much for me to take…
I abandoned ship early yesterday…

I stood where no man goes...

by Desert_Rat on Jun 30, 2009 8:51 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Well gotta go

to some salsa dance classes. Good luck and… THE MANG

Yadi swings and hits a high fly ball... Endy Chavez goes back, to the track, to the wall... ITS A GUNNER!! Yadi gives St. Louis the lead in the top of the ninth!

by Paulspike on Jun 30, 2009 8:48 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Dude...

don’t let the missus talk you into this stuff. It makes it worse for everyone else.

by guayzimi on Jun 30, 2009 8:49 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

i'd take salsa classes for a woman

especially if she was from south america

It kind of sounds like he’s [Duncan] just running around like a puppy out there – full speed ahead in random directions. – BTown Birds Fan

by gdm426 on Jun 30, 2009 8:51 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

been "hiking the appalachian trail" recently?

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by tom s. on Jun 30, 2009 8:52 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

i needed to clear my head

It kind of sounds like he’s [Duncan] just running around like a puppy out there – full speed ahead in random directions. – BTown Birds Fan

by gdm426 on Jun 30, 2009 8:53 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Do you hold office....governor maybe?

Baseball's concept of athletes is all wrong. Batter cannot walk with 4 balls.

by The_teague on Jun 30, 2009 8:54 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

My sisters Boyfriend

hiked the whole hiked it from GA to Massachusetts

Stat Whore

by FlimtotheFlam on Jun 30, 2009 8:58 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

should your sister's BF really be talking to you about what happens

“on the Appalachian Trail”? Also, who was driving the car at this time? that’s an endurance feat.

the truth can't hurt you, it's just like the dark/ it scares you witless, but in time you see things clear and stark -- macmanus

by tom s. on Jun 30, 2009 9:00 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

No one was driving

He did it alone

Stat Whore

by FlimtotheFlam on Jun 30, 2009 9:01 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

just curious, flim, do you watch the news?

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by tom s. on Jun 30, 2009 9:02 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

PBS News

No Local or CNN stuff. I stick mostly to print but in general I am pretty well informed of the news in general. Why?

Stat Whore

by FlimtotheFlam on Jun 30, 2009 9:05 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

a certain politician went missing. his staff claimed he was

“hiking the appalachian trail.” turns out he was schtupping his mistress in argentina.

i used it as a euphemism above when gdm talked about women from south america. it was funny then when you took it literally and started talking about your sister. i hate explaining jokes.

the truth can't hurt you, it's just like the dark/ it scares you witless, but in time you see things clear and stark -- macmanus

by tom s. on Jun 30, 2009 9:07 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

+1

Baseball's concept of athletes is all wrong. Batter cannot walk with 4 balls.

by The_teague on Jun 30, 2009 8:52 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Do you think it would help

if someone sat all the Cardinals’ players down and re-explained the concept of baseball to them? I honestly think they’ve forgotten. No need to also explain to them that people watch them from their homes through little magical boxes…they are not ready for that knowledge

by mattyp on Jun 30, 2009 8:52 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

I think it goes like this

You guys lollygag when you are on the field, you lollygag off the field, you lollygag in the shower. What’s that make you? LOLLIGAGERS!

It is a simple game. You throw the ball, you catch the ball, and you hit the ball.

by nybirdfan on Jun 30, 2009 8:56 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

how lucky can one team be?

It kind of sounds like he’s [Duncan] just running around like a puppy out there – full speed ahead in random directions. – BTown Birds Fan

by gdm426 on Jun 30, 2009 8:53 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

nice save Albert

I stood where no man goes...

by Desert_Rat on Jun 30, 2009 8:53 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

yes

yes he is. And you’ll be able to make that statement when he starts for the All-Star team also.

by Evilfrog on Jun 30, 2009 8:55 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

I got to say.

Turston in LF makes me sad. Bad Tony.

Pujols at first and Molina Catching makes me happy.

by Evilfrog on Jun 30, 2009 8:54 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

He is trying to force mgmt to act on this....

We thought he was gone but he he stays…

I stood where no man goes...

by Desert_Rat on Jun 30, 2009 8:55 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Well, if Thursty exits like AK

I’ll be happy

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by gocards62 on Jun 30, 2009 8:56 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

thank you Albert Pujols

It kind of sounds like he’s [Duncan] just running around like a puppy out there – full speed ahead in random directions. – BTown Birds Fan

by gdm426 on Jun 30, 2009 8:54 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Wow

Joe Thurston is now a Giant and huge and is nicknamed Kung Fu Panda and can actually hit.

Seriously though he probably shouldn’t have been running there.

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by redbirdnation8206 on Jun 30, 2009 8:54 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

CNSBA actually defended him running because Bengie is now at 3rd

It kind of sounds like he’s [Duncan] just running around like a puppy out there – full speed ahead in random directions. – BTown Birds Fan

by gdm426 on Jun 30, 2009 8:55 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Way to go Carp

no runs. Woo-hoo.

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by totalloser on Jun 30, 2009 8:55 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

I am a game day thread virgin

I’ve always taped, and then watched it after work a day later. But today, I experiencing for the first time. I think that’ what Madonna said.

born Dodger blue, now dyed Cardinals red

by totalloser on Jun 30, 2009 8:57 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

you should have saved your first time for a better occasion

this is just going to be painful, brutal, and messy. i can just tell.

by Expatcardfan on Jun 30, 2009 8:58 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Have faith my fellow BOBer

It’s only 3rd inning.

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by totalloser on Jun 30, 2009 8:59 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Really need to come back tonight...

with having to face Cain tomorrow and f’n Wellemeyer going Thursday. I really don’t want a repeat of the Colorado series…

V, b.

by LukeMP1186 on Jun 30, 2009 8:57 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Come on totally necessary rally!

"There are three things in my life which I really love: God, my family, and baseball. The only problem - once baseball season starts, I change the order around a bit." ~Al Gallagher, 1971

go cards.

by thecoolalonzo on Jun 30, 2009 8:58 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

does Thursty weigh more than 229?

Gotta bat your weight at least

I stood where no man goes...

by Desert_Rat on Jun 30, 2009 8:59 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

add to that the fact that's he's gotten out 7 times when on base

not counting getting caught stealing.

Got he sucks.

by TheBirds on Jun 30, 2009 9:00 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

So we hit the ball hard, we get out...

They hit it weakly, they score runs…

The GOBs are angry at Cardinal Nation….5 pitch inning for Johnson? Are we trying to give them back to back CGSO?

Baseball's concept of athletes is all wrong. Batter cannot walk with 4 balls.

by The_teague on Jun 30, 2009 9:00 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

hmmm

guess we are still paying karma points for that ’06 WS

by Cards Fan in Chitown on Jun 30, 2009 9:01 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

I wouldn't say the GOBs were behind a 5-pitch inning

Coulda layed off of some of those pitches.

At least we’ve got the thunda in the lineup up next inning

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by jd is legend on Jun 30, 2009 9:02 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

true dat

i leave to go to the little boys room & Car is walking off the field

i come back & RJ is walking off the field

ugh

It kind of sounds like he’s [Duncan] just running around like a puppy out there – full speed ahead in random directions. – BTown Birds Fan

by gdm426 on Jun 30, 2009 9:02 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Emphasis on LOL

"If on-base percentage is so important, then why don't they put it up on the scoreboard?" - Jeff Francouer

by jd is legend on Jun 30, 2009 9:01 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

i'm really diggin this be aggressive strategy

seems like it works good. walks are overrated

by rig99 on Jun 30, 2009 9:01 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

everyone but Albert sucks

that’s what’s going on

It kind of sounds like he’s [Duncan] just running around like a puppy out there – full speed ahead in random directions. – BTown Birds Fan

by gdm426 on Jun 30, 2009 9:02 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

news flash

nothing

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by sportsman on Jun 30, 2009 9:02 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

when pujols hits 2 HR's a game, we generally do well

when he doesnt, we generally don’t do well.

is that a pretty good explanation?

by longhornscardinals on Jun 30, 2009 9:03 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

So when do we start questioning Hal McRae's coaching ability?

Baseball's concept of athletes is all wrong. Batter cannot walk with 4 balls.

by The_teague on Jun 30, 2009 9:04 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Not much has changed....

Something has to give..

Baseball's concept of athletes is all wrong. Batter cannot walk with 4 balls.

by The_teague on Jun 30, 2009 9:06 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

too many minor leaguers

Ryan hits like a minor leaguer
Thurston has always been a minor leaguer
Greene is a minor leaguer
Duncan and Ankiel should be minor leaguers
Other Greene thinks he’s worse than a minor leaguer

by rig99 on Jun 30, 2009 9:04 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Ryan has been doing pretty well

Ludwick slumping, Derosa not doing anything. at least there’s potential

by Cards Fan in Chitown on Jun 30, 2009 9:06 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

i like ryan

one of the few players i like seeing in the lineup

by rig99 on Jun 30, 2009 9:07 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

5 pitches for the Unit

Seriously, what has gotten into this team? Do they collectively hate hitting? Like do they just want to get back to the dugout as quickly as possible to munch up some sunflower seeds or throw in a pinch or hear a good fart joke?

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by redbirdnation8206 on Jun 30, 2009 9:02 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

at least BR and Skip

have been working counts pretty well lately. We need to face a weak RH pitcher to get the bats restarted.

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by totalloser on Jun 30, 2009 9:04 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

you mean like Livan Hernandez & Tim Redding?

It kind of sounds like he’s [Duncan] just running around like a puppy out there – full speed ahead in random directions. – BTown Birds Fan

by gdm426 on Jun 30, 2009 9:05 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

no way

wallace’s hitting streak has to be around 15 games by now

by prophetjohn on Jun 30, 2009 9:02 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

how soon can we start screaming to call him up?

i mean i know he’s not been outta skool a year yet, but still. our O needs help. and the kid can rake

It kind of sounds like he’s [Duncan] just running around like a puppy out there – full speed ahead in random directions. – BTown Birds Fan

by gdm426 on Jun 30, 2009 9:04 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

well i'm not not saying it is

It kind of sounds like he’s [Duncan] just running around like a puppy out there – full speed ahead in random directions. – BTown Birds Fan

by gdm426 on Jun 30, 2009 9:07 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

ask

clayman

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by sportsman on Jun 30, 2009 9:04 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

let him hit .330 for a month

and it’s justified

otherwise he’s gonna hit at the ml level like he did at AAA most of the year

my guess? he gets called up when the rosters expand and impresses

by prophetjohn on Jun 30, 2009 9:06 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

ha

rj’s average down to .500 this game

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by sportsman on Jun 30, 2009 9:04 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

DeRosa-Pujols-Ludwick

Do something

"If on-base percentage is so important, then why don't they put it up on the scoreboard?" - Jeff Francouer

by jd is legend on Jun 30, 2009 9:04 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

productive please

k, tks, bai

It kind of sounds like he’s [Duncan] just running around like a puppy out there – full speed ahead in random directions. – BTown Birds Fan

by gdm426 on Jun 30, 2009 9:06 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

it appears

no

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by sportsman on Jun 30, 2009 9:07 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

they have to pay for their bats

but i assume they have plenty on hand

by prophetjohn on Jun 30, 2009 9:08 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

i thought the teams paid for the bats?

It kind of sounds like he’s [Duncan] just running around like a puppy out there – full speed ahead in random directions. – BTown Birds Fan

by gdm426 on Jun 30, 2009 9:09 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

fedex

would be my guess

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by sportsman on Jun 30, 2009 9:09 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

hardball times.

e.g., pujols

the truth can't hurt you, it's just like the dark/ it scares you witless, but in time you see things clear and stark -- macmanus

by tom s. on Jun 30, 2009 9:08 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

I've started something new

When my wife doesn’t watch the game with me, I get the new MacBook out and listen to my iTunes instead of the broadcast. I like it. Plus I don’t hear the Honey-Do’s!

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by redbirdnation8206 on Jun 30, 2009 9:08 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Ok, I think DeRosa is wearing a Cubs undershirt

Baseball's concept of athletes is all wrong. Batter cannot walk with 4 balls.

by The_teague on Jun 30, 2009 9:08 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

mother of ass

dude almost hits a HR on one pitch, and the next one he looks at for strike 3

FML

It kind of sounds like he’s [Duncan] just running around like a puppy out there – full speed ahead in random directions. – BTown Birds Fan

by gdm426 on Jun 30, 2009 9:08 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs